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Alghabra Looking To Make Changes To APPR
Canada’s Transport Minister, Omar Alghabra made it clear yesterday that the “circumstances Canadians faced during the holiday season were unacceptable” and that they deserve answers about what happened. During Transport Committee hearings looking into the events that took place over the holiday season, Alghabra also made it clear that Canadians deserve to be kept informed about alternative arrangements when their travel is disrupted and that they also deserve to be “compensated when their rights have been violated.” He said: “Upholding the rights of travellers is … a...
G-Normous Is Back And Better Than Ever
G Adventures’ G-Normous is back, and asking travel advisors if they have what it takes to be a champion. Launched at the beginning of January, the four month-long agent incentive program kicks off with agents competing for the $10,000 grand prize, with added trip giveaways, monthly cash prizes, bonus commission and more. G Adventures’ annual incentive program gives agents the chance to win with every trip they book. In addition to the grand prize, monthly and even weekly cash prizes will be awarded to first time booking agents - and all agents need to do is make...
Say Bye-Bye Winter with Air Canada Vacations
Air Canada Vacations is bringing back its popular Bye-Bye Winter Event which offers Canadians savings of up to 40% on sunny escapes. Travellers can now take advantage of deals for winter travel. Until Feb. 5, 2023, travel advisors’ customers can book a vacation package and get up to 40% off for departures until April 30, 2023, to select destinations in Mexico, the Caribbean and Central America and select Flight and Hotel packages to Hawaii, Orlando, and California. For more, check out https://vacations.aircanada.com/en/all-deals/100068/bye-bye-winter-event Canadians can choose...
Working Together To Make A Difference
“We all need to work together to better understand the many complex issues confronting the world and our industry,” Brett Walker, GM International Operations for Collette, says. “Whether the issue is climate change, hunger, poverty, clean water or any of the pressing issues facing our planet, we need to unite and compound our efforts to incite the kind of change that will make a difference.” As for whether 2023 will be the year that the Canadian travel and tourism industry recovers, Walker observes: “We should probably clarify what ‘recovers’ means. If you mean recovers...
Exotik Journeys Sailing To Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia
Exotik Journeys is starting the year off with a bang with a special offer on its cruise to Egypt, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia on MSC Splendida. The itinerary includes Luxor, the Red Sea, Petra, Jeddah, Cairo, and the pyramids of Giza. Until Jan. 20, 2023, travel agents who book the March 17, 2023 sailing will earn 10,000 Loyalty Rewards Points, and travellers will receive a $200 credit to apply to their flight. The 11-day program includes 2-night accommodation in Giza, 1-night accommodation in Cairo, two sightseeing tours, domestic flights, private transfers, and a 7-night cruise...
Escape With Savings From Quark Expeditions
Quark Expeditions has kicked off the new year by launching its ‘Escape Sale’ with polar voyages reduced by up to 45% and including a variety of guest benefits. Thomas Lennartz, Vice-president of Sales for Quark Expeditions, said: “We’re very excited about our recently-launched Escape Sale as it enables a cross-section of travellers to take advantage of deep savings that match their travel tastes.” Lennartz added: “The special offers and perks in our ‘Escape Sale’ appeal to solo travellers, couples and groups.” Lennartz emphasized that the itineraries featured in...
WeTravel Appoints CEO, Co-Founder Moves to CPO
WeTravel has announced the appointment of Ted Clements to Chief Executive Officer (CEO), and the migration of Johannes Koeppel, WeTravel’s co-founder, from CEO to the newly-created Chief Product Officer (CPO) role. Under Koeppel’s leadership, the business’s c-suite expansion is a resultant of consecutive, double-digit client and transaction volume growth since 2021, which led the business to $10 million ARR and a competitive Series B funding round in 2022. WeTravel was built as a platform to support travel businesses by digitizing and optimizing the travel booking process. Now...
Personal Travel Management, Boutique Safaris Partner
Personal Travel Management has become the exclusive North American wholesale partner of Boutique Safaris. Boutique Safaris is a 100% Masai-own company that provides clients with life-changing and bespoke safari experiences that empower the impacted community, providing jobs and meaningful interactions with at-risk children. The company also provides support for local schools as well as for a local orphanage. This includes Engaruka English Medium Primary School (EEMPS) a school built by Maasai owner of Boutique Safaris, Abby Olemisiko, in his hometown of Engaruka. Since opening in...